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Intel Core i3-1315UE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260PassMark multi-core score:9283N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Core i3-1315UE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 61% of processors
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 71%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

60%

6.2

Performance

18%

7.0

Architecture

10%

7.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

7.5

Platform

1%

7.7

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 64%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3-1315UE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    6.2

    Performance

    18%

    7.0

    Architecture

    10%

    7.5

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    8.0

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    7.5

    Platform

    1%

    7.7

    Integrated graphics

    6.7
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.1

    Overall score

    30%

    9.2

    Price

    7.7
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 73.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
    Chipset
    N/A
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
    This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    6
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 47.7% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
    CPU threads
    8
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 33.4% of processors and equal to 18.8% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.5 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.5% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    2x 1.2 GHz & 4x 0.9 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 2x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz which is lower than that of 83.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    9,283
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 9,283 in PassMark, which is lower than 55.2% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    10 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 10 MB which is larger than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
    L2 cache
    6.5 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 6.5 MB which is larger than that of 69.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
    L1 cache
    544 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 544 KB which is larger than that of 72.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    6,400 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 82.6% of processors and equal to 8% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5200 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 64EU
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 64EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 58.9% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    64
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 86.7% of processors and equal to 3.9% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 10.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    55 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 55 W which is lower than that of 59.7% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Core i3-1315UE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • More extensive crypto acceleration
      This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA).
      AES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
    • 15.6% better single-core performance
      This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,956 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
      2,956 vs 2,558
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • 2.17x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6.5 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      6.5 MB vs 3 MB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • 41.7% larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (544 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      544 KB vs 384 KB
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
    • 2x higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 2.67x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      64 vs 24
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      2x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 19.1% lower PassMark score
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,283 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      9,283 vs 11,469
    • 16 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      12 vs 28
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • 50% lower bus transfer rate
      This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
      4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1744 vs FP5
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      2x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 19.1% lower PassMark score
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,283 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      9,283 vs 11,469
    • 16 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      12 vs 28
    • 50% lower bus transfer rate
      This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
      4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)

    Video reviews

    Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

    Not graded

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core i3-1315UE

    • Efficient performance for everyday office tasks and web surfing
    • Impressive single-core turbo performance (up to 4.5 GHz) for its class
    • Very low power consumption, especially when turbo is disabled
    • Capable of running older or lighter games and some modern titles like 'Dead Island 2'
    • Budget-friendly option that outperforms many older i3 and i5 models in benchmarks

    What customers don't like about Intel Core i3-1315UE

    • Integrated UHD graphics are weak for demanding AAA gaming (e.g., struggles with 'Elden Ring')
    • Limited multitasking compared to i5 or i7 models due to having only 6 cores (2P + 4E)
    • Locked multiplier prevents any manual overclocking
    • Performance can be inconsistent due to occasional driver issues with integrated graphics
    • Not suitable for heavy professional workloads like high-end video editing or complex 3D rendering

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i3-1315UE is an embedded 13th Gen Raptor Lake-U mobile processor featuring a hybrid architecture with 6 cores (2 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 8 threads. Operating at a base power of 15W with a 4.5 GHz max turbo frequency, it includes 10MB of Intel Smart Cache and integrated UHD Graphics with 64 execution units. Main pros include its high energy efficiency, support for modern DDR5-5200 and LPDDR5-6400 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, making it a solid, affordable choice for low-power edge computing or basic office tasks. However, it is not suitable for exhaustive workloads or high-end gaming, lacks vPro enterprise management features, and has a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking.

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